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Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77
Nikon D6 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon D5
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D6 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and CX2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D6 was introduced 10 years after the CX2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D6 matches up versus the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Ricoh CX2

 D6 CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2020August 2009More modern by 128 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k920kClearer screen (+1439k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon D6

 CX2 D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Ricoh CX2

 D6 CX2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D6 and Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D6 versus the CX2.

Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and CX2 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D6 and CX2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D6 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D6 will offer you more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern D6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D6 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
62
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D6
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (3,580 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D6
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
67
good battery power (3,580 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (3,580 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D6 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
30
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon D6 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon D6Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon D6 Ricoh CX2
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-11 2009-08-20
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 102400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3280000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 105 -
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,359 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 3580 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Launch price $6,496 $341